For ambitious international students considering studying in the UK, the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge are understandably attractive. Both have outstanding international reputations, centuries of academic history and highly distinctive approaches to undergraduate teaching. They are also two of the most competitive universities in the world to enter. 

For many international students, studying at a British university is far more than an academic decision. It is often a major life transition - one that involves adapting to a new culture, a different education system and an entirely new way of living. 

A Practical Guide for European Learners.